Construction 4.0 in Australia: Evaluating technological implementation, organisational adaptation and skills development

IF 15.5 1区管理学 Q1 BUSINESS

Journal of Innovation & Knowledge Pub Date : 2025-09-23 DOI:10.1016/j.jik.2025.100822

Senuri Disara Siriwardhana , Robert C. Moehler , Yihai Fang

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Abstract

This study investigates the determinants shaping Construction 4.0 adoption in the Australian construction sector, with a focus on organisational integration and workforce skills development. Drawing on the technology-organisation-environment (TOE), resource-based view (RBV) and socio-technical systems (STS) frameworks, the study explores how organisational readiness, skills capability and contextual infrastructure influence digital transformation. After conducting semi-structured interviews with 23 industry experts, findings reveal that while technologies such as building information modelling (BIM) and drones are gaining traction, others like artificial intelligence (AI), internet of things (IoT), robotics and 3D printing remain underutilised or siloed. Barriers include fragmented technology integration, resistance to change, limited governance and widespread digital skills gaps, particularly among small firms and in regional areas. The study highlights the need for coordinated national strategies, improved training systems and collaborative ecosystems to enable sector-wide transformation. Practical recommendations include national digital standards, micro-credential training programmes and industry–government–academia partnerships. The findings offer theoretical and practical insights relevant to Australia and other advanced economies navigating Construction 4.0 transitions.

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澳大利亚的建筑4.0：评估技术实施、组织适应和技能发展

本研究调查了澳大利亚建筑业采用建筑4.0的决定因素，重点是组织整合和劳动力技能发展。利用技术-组织-环境（TOE）、资源基础观点（RBV）和社会-技术系统（STS）框架，本研究探讨了组织准备、技能能力和上下文基础设施如何影响数字化转型。在对23位行业专家进行半结构化访谈后，调查结果显示，虽然建筑信息模型（BIM）和无人机等技术越来越受欢迎，但人工智能（AI）、物联网（IoT）、机器人和3D打印等其他技术仍未得到充分利用或被孤立。障碍包括分散的技术整合、对变革的抵制、有限的治理和广泛的数字技能差距，尤其是在小企业和地区。该研究强调需要协调国家战略、改进培训系统和协作生态系统，以实现全部门转型。实际建议包括国家数字标准、微型证书培训计划和产学研合作伙伴关系。研究结果为澳大利亚和其他发达经济体在建筑4.0转型中提供了相关的理论和实践见解。

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CiteScore

16.10

自引率

12.70%

发文量

118

审稿时长

37 days

期刊介绍： The Journal of Innovation and Knowledge (JIK) explores how innovation drives knowledge creation and vice versa, emphasizing that not all innovation leads to knowledge, but enduring innovation across diverse fields fosters theory and knowledge. JIK invites papers on innovations enhancing or generating knowledge, covering innovation processes, structures, outcomes, and behaviors at various levels. Articles in JIK examine knowledge-related changes promoting innovation for societal best practices. JIK serves as a platform for high-quality studies undergoing double-blind peer review, ensuring global dissemination to scholars, practitioners, and policymakers who recognize innovation and knowledge as economic drivers. It publishes theoretical articles, empirical studies, case studies, reviews, and other content, addressing current trends and emerging topics in innovation and knowledge. The journal welcomes suggestions for special issues and encourages articles to showcase contextual differences and lessons for a broad audience. In essence, JIK is an interdisciplinary journal dedicated to advancing theoretical and practical innovations and knowledge across multiple fields, including Economics, Business and Management, Engineering, Science, and Education.